1960 Lotus Seven vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1960 Lotus Seven is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lotus Seven (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lotus Seven | 1956 Morris Minor | |
Make | Lotus | Morris |
Model | Seven | Minor |
Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2190 mm |